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ONCE EVERY 1,000 YEARS RAIN FALLS LIKE THIS

The full and devastating impact of England's worst recorded day of rain was still emerging last night as tributes were paid to a policeman swept away by floodwaters while trying to save others.

ARMY FACES INQUIRY OVER TORTURE CLAIMS

Claims that British soldiers tortured and murdered up to 20 prisoners after a battle with Iraqi insurgents are to be scrutinised at a public inquiry.

MAN WITH RARE SLEEP ILLNESS WHO KILLED HIS WIFE OF 40 YEARS DURING NIGHTMARE IS DECLARED INNOCENT

A man who strangled his wife during a nightmare has walked free from court after the prosecution withdrew all charges against him.
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NS&I PULLS LEADING BONDS AFTER PRIVATE-SECTOR RIVALS CRY FOUL

One of the Britain's most generous savings products has been pulled abruptly from the market by the state-run National Savings & Investments (NS&I) after only 24 days amid complaints from rival banks and building societies.

MARKS & SPENCER WILL BE NO BED OF ROSES AFTER YEARS KEEPING FAMILIES HAPPY IN THE BOARDROOM

Some believe that the Dutch are the Europeans who most resemble the British in outlook and attitudes, which might explain the longevity of Anglo-Dutch business alliances such as Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever.